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Variety traits

Vigor

Vigor is the genetic ability of a variety for intensive vegetative biomass accumulation or an indicator of seed viability reflecting germination energy and the ability to overcome soil resistance.

Mentioned in descriptions 53 548 varieties reference book.

The vigor of a variety is manifested in the overall development power of aerial organs, including tillering intensity, shoot length, and the rate of leaf area formation. As a seed characteristic, this indicator reflects the ability of seedlings to develop successfully under actual field conditions by pushing through the soil layer, which distinguishes it from standard laboratory germination.

During variety testing, development intensity is assessed visually or through biometric indicators, such as plant height and crown diameter, in comparison with reference samples. Objectivity of the assessment is achieved only under identical agrotechnical conditions, as the manifestation of this trait depends directly on the availability of nutrients, moisture, temperature, and light to the plants.

Hereditary predisposition to vigor determines the suitability of a variety for specific technologies. Vigorous varieties have an advantage in competition with weeds, while less vigorous forms are preferable for intensive technologies that allow for the use of high-density planting schemes and facilitate mechanized harvesting. At the same time, the general state of the plants and the incidence of phytopathogens can significantly suppress the natural growth potential of any variety.

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Found in these crops

Varieties that feature this in their description

Selection based on the description text, not official resistance ratings: such data is not available in registers. Mention indicates that the trait is discussed in the variety's sources; see the variety's profile for details on what is specifically stated.

PR34B39

Active

Zea mays L. · Maize

PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL

IT
3 records

Medicago sativa L. · Alfalfa

Power Seeds INC

IT
5 records

Cucurbita maxima Duchesne · Giant pumpkin

Johnny's Selected Seeds

NL
4 records

Pulsar

Active

Valerianella locusta (L.) Laterr. · Corn salad

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
4 records

Cichorium endivia L. · Endive

Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.

NL
4 records

Prescott

Active

Cucumis melo L. · Melon

FRANCHI SEMENTI SPA

IT
3 records

Poisdel

Active

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

Societe Nouvelle des Pepinieres & Roseraies Georges DELBARD (FR)

FR
5 records

Portrait

Protection expired

Rosa L. · Rose

Meyer, Carl

FR
3 records

Profance

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Monsanto Vegetable IP Management B.V.

NL
5 records

Polyvert

Active

Allium schoenoprasum L. · Chives

HILD SAMEN GMBH

DE
4 records

Prunus x limeixing (J. Y. Zhang & Z. M. Wang) Y. H. Tong & N. H. Xia

Lowell Glen Bradford (US)

FR
3 records

Prunus armeniaca L. · Apricot

Cot International S.A.R.L.

FR
5 records

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

NL
5 records

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

NL
3 records

Polyrex

Active

Allium schoenoprasum L. · Chives

Nunhems Germany GmbH

FR
4 records

Pizarro

Active

Pisum sativum L. · Pea

Seminis Vegetable Seeds

NL
5 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

Yuksel Tohumculuk Tarim San. ve Tic. Ltd. Sti.

PL
3 records

Prunus avium (L.) L. · Sweet cherry

Jánosné Arnold^^^Alina Ratiu^^^János Apostol^^^Sándor István Szügyi^^^Krisztina Szügyi-Bartha^^^Geza Bujdosó

HU
4 records

Pomezio

Active

Brassica oleracea L. (Cauliflower Group) · Cauliflower

HM.CLAUSE

FR
3 records

Zea mays L. · Maize

Caussade Semences, F

IT
4 records

Pilavy

Application submitted

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

LUIS ORTEGA

NL
3 records

Prunus persica (L.) Batsch · Peach

Zaiger's Inc. Genetics (US)

FR
4 records

Phaseolus vulgaris L. · Common bean

SEMO a.s

CZ
3 records

Phelago

Active

Lactuca sativa L. · Lettuce

Syngenta Crop Protection AG

NL
6 records